Opposition parties in Maharashtra on 19 October 2026 mounted a coordinated assault on the BJP-led Mahayuti government over what they described as a total collapse of law and order, following a daylight shooting targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Juhu, Mumbai. The Shiv Sena (UBT) went furthest, demanding the imposition of President's rule and calling Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis — who also holds the home portfolio — the most unsuccessful home minister the state has seen.

Key Developments

Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Monday declared that law and order had 'completely collapsed' in Maharashtra and asserted that President's rule was now the 'only remaining option' for the state. He trained his fire directly on CM Devendra Fadnavis, alleging a failure to curb rising crime. The opposition offensive came on the heels of two high-profile incidents: the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane divisional head Pradip Purnekar, and the brazen shooting at Tiger Shroff's car in broad daylight.

Notably, the Juhu shooting comes against a backdrop of several other targeted incidents in Mumbai in recent months — including the murder of former minister Baba Siddique and a separate shooting at actor Salman Khan's residence — that have intensified scrutiny of the Mumbai Police and the state Home Department.

What Opposition Leaders Said

NCP (SP) working president and MP Supriya Sule condemned the attack, describing a situation in which 'in broad daylight, on busy streets, criminals are brandishing swords and firing shots.' She called on the Home Minister to immediately review the law and order situation and reassure the public.

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the Mahayuti government had created a 'jungle raj', adding: 'If an actor like Tiger Shroff can be shot at in broad daylight in a metropolis like Mumbai, then who will guarantee the safety of ordinary citizens?' He called on Fadnavis to accept moral responsibility and resign immediately.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raised economic alarm alongside the safety concern, questioning whether any entrepreneur would dare invest in a financial capital where, he argued, 'brazen lawlessness by thugs is unfolding right in the middle of the road.' He urged the government to either restore order or hand over the home portfolio to a more competent minister.

Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar demanded a thorough investigation and strict action against the accused, asking whether the Home Department existed 'for providing safety to the public, or merely for making claims.' Maharashtra Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant was sharper still, drawing comparisons with other states and saying Mumbai had descended into 'utter chaos.'

Government Response

Facing mounting pressure, ruling alliance leaders moved quickly to project resolve. CM Devendra Fadnavis spoke directly with the Mumbai Police Commissioner, directing law enforcement to fast-track investigations and take uncompromising action against the perpetrators. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who visited Tiger Shroff at his residence late Sunday night, also condemned the attack and assured the public that the culprits would be tracked down.

Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar called the shooting 'reprehensible', adding: 'Criminals will be apprehended at the earliest, and strict action will be taken against them. The safety of every citizen in Mumbai is our topmost priority.'

Broader Law and Order Context

The Tiger Shroff vehicle shooting is one in a series of incidents that critics say expose structural weaknesses in Mumbai's policing. The murder of Pradip Purnekar in Thane occurred just days earlier, and the city has seen threats and attacks targeting film industry figures repeatedly in recent months. Opposition leaders argue the pattern points to a systemic breakdown rather than isolated incidents, while the government insists it is acting swiftly on every case.

With the state government under pressure to demonstrate control and the opposition escalating its demands, the pace and outcomes of ongoing police investigations are now the most watched political variable in Maharashtra.